Puss in the Corner Quilt(aka Improved Nine Patch)with a wonderful border. Half blocks were cleverly used to create an unusual frame. Well quilted; freshly laundered. Measures 76" x 78:; excellent condition. Pennsylvania origin; circa 1880.
Classic sterling and wood (either ebony or rosewood) necklace by silver master, William Spratling. Measures 17" long. Accompanied by a handwritten note from the collector who purchased this directly from Spratling in Mexico in 1962.
Eighteen karat gold nugget earrings designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany. Wonderfully dimpled and textured. Post and clip backs. No longer in production; excellent condition. Measure 3/4" across.
Extraordinary sterling with copper butterfly brooch by silver master, William Spratling. The mate to this amazing piece is on the cover of the recently published revised edition of "Mexican Silver: Modern Hand-wrought Jewelry and Metalwork" by Morrill and Berk. Measures an astounding 4" tall and 3 1/2" wide; 1940-46 hallmark. Has 2 tiny dents that could be hammered out but I did not feel were distracting enough to do so. Essentially in excellent, original condition. This is t ...click for details
One of the most dramatic and unusual of Los Castillo's bracelets. This huge, domed sterling silver cuff has beautiful blue and green azure malachite banding across the center. Measures 2 1/8" wide. Fits average size wrist. Has a dimple that shows in certain light; otherwise very good condition. circa 1950.
This is one of the best scrappy quilts I've seen in a long time. Puss in the Corner (aka Improved Nine Patch) blocks are combined with Economy Patch to create a very lively pattern. Terrific combination of typical
1870's and 80's fabrics. Excellent, unwashed condition. Measures 68" square.
Huge, pristine condition Steeplechase pattern quilt (aka Mill Wheel) done in solid red and white. Unwashed condition. Measures 100" square, amply covering a king size bed. Most unusual to have a quilt of this era and color combination in such a large size. Nicely quilted; circa 1880.
